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Home My WebLink AboutPB 402.02A REVISED 7-5-2010PPPEEERRRFFFOOORRRMMMAAANNNCCCEEE BBBEEENNNCCCHHHMMMAAARRRKKKSSS 404040402222.0.0.0.02222AAAA Trapped/Disoriented TechniquesTrapped/Disoriented TechniquesTrapped/Disoriented TechniquesTrapped/Disoriented Techniques Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Firefighter SafetyFirefighter SafetyFirefighter SafetyFirefighter Safety Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010 Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #19Firefighter Benchmark #19Firefighter Benchmark #19Firefighter Benchmark #19 I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter shall describe and demonstrate techniques for actions when trapped or disoriented in a fire situation or hostile environment. The evaluation will involve one of the following techniques: (which will be selected by the Supervisor) A. Reversing the entry path by keeping in contact with walls at all times. B. Reversing the entry path by following a hose line to the exit (feeling couplings). C. Activate Personal Safety System (PASS), portable radio. D. Reversing the entry path with life line (rope). II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the Objective Procedures for Achieving the Objective Procedures for Achieving the Objective Procedures for Achieving the Objective While wearing protective clothing, the self-contained breathing apparatus face piece will be taped over, darkened to eliminate vision, or a smoke charged atmosphere will be utilized. You will demonstrate techniques for the actions required when trapped or disoriented in a fire situation or hostile environment. You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill will end when you state to me that you have completed all of the identified steps. Do you understand these instructions? III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note Place a charged hose line inside the structure with twists, turns, and loops or use multiple sections of hose. Place the firefighter in the center of structure and attempt to disorient him/her. The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing. IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment A. Required 1-½” or 2-½” hose line and nozzle B. Portable radio (simulation of communication) C. 100’ life line Note : The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing “ FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS” as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to include helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, boots, SCBA, and PASS device. V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 122-7.01 B. NFPA, 1001 3-3.1 (b), 3-3.4(a) Firefighter 1 C. IFSTA, Essential of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, page 181 PB 402.02A – Trapped/Disoriented Techniques Page 2 of 3 402.02A - Trapped/Disoriented Techniques Discipline: Firefighter Safety Name: Officer #: Evaluator: Officer #: Date: Location: If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given) Contact with walls: a) Appears to remain calmAppears to remain calmAppears to remain calmAppears to remain calm........................................................................P/F P/F P/F P/F _____ b) Reverses entry path, locates wall, and maintains contact with wall Reverses entry path, locates wall, and maintains contact with wall Reverses entry path, locates wall, and maintains contact with wall Reverses entry path, locates wall, and maintains contact with wall aaaat all times during exitt all times during exitt all times during exitt all times during exit...........................................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____ c) Locates entrance door, remains close to the floor area throughout the skill.................................................................................................1.0 _____ d) Completes the skill in less than 5 minutes...............................................1.0 _____ Time_____ minutes _____ seconds OROROROR Following hose line: a) Appears to remain calmAppears to remain calmAppears to remain calmAppears to remain calm........................................................................P/F P/F P/F P/F _____ b) RRRReverses entry path, locates hose line, determines proper direction usingeverses entry path, locates hose line, determines proper direction usingeverses entry path, locates hose line, determines proper direction usingeverses entry path, locates hose line, determines proper direction using couplingcouplingcouplingcoupling................................................................................................P/FP/FP/FP/F _____ c) Remains on hands and knees throughout the skill...................................2.0 _____ d) Completes the skill in less than 5 minutes...............................................2.0 _____ Time_____ minutes _____ seconds OROROROR Activating PASS and using radio: a) Manually activates PASS to sound alert...................................................1.0 _____ b) Uses proper radio procedure to contact other personnel.........................2.0 _____ c) Completes skill in less than 2 minutes....................................................2.0 _____ Time_____ minutes _____ seconds OROROROR (see page 3) PB 402.02A – Trapped/Disoriented Techniques Page 3 of 3 Rollover protection: a) Drops to floor........................................................................................2.0 _____ b)b)b)b) Immediately sets fog pattern to full fogImmediately sets fog pattern to full fogImmediately sets fog pattern to full fogImmediately sets fog pattern to full fog....................................................................................................................................................................................................P/F _____P/F _____P/F _____P/F _____ c)c)c)c) Directs fog pattern toward ceiling aboveDirects fog pattern toward ceiling aboveDirects fog pattern toward ceiling aboveDirects fog pattern toward ceiling above........................................................................................................................................................................................P/F _____P/F _____P/F _____P/F _____ d) Exits fire area immediately.....................................................................1.0 _____ e) Completes skill in less than 1 minute......................................................1.0 _____ All manAll manAll manAll mandatory steps sudatory steps sudatory steps sudatory steps successfully passedccessfully passedccessfully passedccessfully passed:::: Yes [ ] Yes [ ] Yes [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ]No [ ]No [ ]No [ ] • Bold letters dBold letters dBold letters dBold letters denotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this step Points Points Points Points PossiblePossiblePossiblePossible Passing Passing Passing Passing ScoreScoreScoreScore AttemptAttemptAttemptAttempt Performance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance RatingPerformance Rating (Points)(Points)(Points)(Points) PASSPASSPASSPASS FAILFAILFAILFAIL First Second 4 3 Third